Comparative Analysis: WPC Ceilings vs Traditional Ceilings

A false ceiling is a secondary ceiling that is suspended from the structural ceiling of the home, and is made in materials such as POP, gypsum, wood, glass, WPC, PVC and so on. These materials are long lasting, look good and add to the aesthetic appeal of the space. It is essential to learn about the strengths and shortcomings of each of these false ceiling materials before you commit to one.

I. What Types of Ceiling Materials Are There?

Depending on the aesthetics of the space, the economy of materials and even their long-term maintenance, there are various types of ceilings that are able to meet the technical and functional needs of architectural projects.

Regardless of its method of manufacture, whether industrial or handcrafted, ceilings represent the constructive elements that make up the roof finish or interior cladding.

In addition to providing interior decoration, ceilings perform other functions, ranging from acoustic regulation or thermal insulation to reducing the scale of a room and concealing structural elements, unevenness or fixtures to hide ceiling irregularities.

Plaster, gypsum, paneling, and tin are a few ceiling materials available. You’ll also have the option of a flat, smooth surface for your ceiling or one with texture. If you have a shaped ceiling rather than one with flat surfaces, your material options change. 

With the improvement of living standards, people’s requirements for home decoration are getting higher and higher. Nowadays, decoration materials have also become various. For example, there are many types of ceiling materials, so everyone needs to know more when choosing.

WPC ceiling panel is a commonly used ceiling decoration material. With WPC ceilings, you can create a warm and cozy atmosphere in your room. Wood-plastic ceilings can be used not only for ceiling decoration, but also for space partitions.

II. What is WPC Ceiling?

WPC false ceiling is a high-tech green environmental protection material made of wood cellulose and plant cellulose as basic materials, thermoplastic polymer materials and processing aids. WPC wall ceiling has the properties and characteristics of wood and plastic and can replace the new composite material of wood and plastic.

The WPC ceiling panel specifications of the George Panel are 40mm*45mm, 50mm*50mm, 50mm*100mm, and the length is 3m. The WPC ceiling of our WPC wall panel company is reinforced and thickened to ensure the quality and stability of the WPC ceiling. The surface of the WPC wall ceiling is covered with PVC lamination, which is waterproof and dirt-resistant, and is convenient for cleaning and care.

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III. What Are the Features of  WPC False Ceiling?

1. Colorful and random

The styles of the WPC false ceiling are extraordinarily rich, and there are many colors, such as Thai pomelo, golden sandalwood, red sandalwood, silver walnut, black walnut, walnut. At the same time, WPC false ceiling has assorted styles, and can be freely matched with different decoration styles during installation to form assorted styles. WPC false ceiling can create various shapes, which can fully satisfy the homeowner’s imagination and creative inspiration.

2. Easy to clean and insect-proof

Due to the addition of macromolecules to the WPC false ceiling, it can effectively prevent the infestation of mosquitoes. At the same time, WPC false ceiling is very convenient for cleaning, and has the effects of heat preservation, heat insulation, and flame retardant. In addition, the thermal conductivity of WPC false ceiling is also exceptionally low, which can be insulated in summer and warm in winter, so it has good low heat conduction in energy saving, heat insulation performance, and the flame retardant level can reach the national standard B1 level.

3. Comfortable and natural

WPC wall ceiling is made by multiple processes such as crushing, dyeing, and coating. Therefore, WPC false ceiling has the original affinity and appearance texture of wood products. WPC decoration ceiling is widely used in various gardens and leisure places.

4. Health and environmental protection

WPC decoration ceiling is refined from the best log fiber, zero formaldehyde and zero pollution, and the coloring does not contain phenyl lead. If you have pregnant women and children in your home, WPC false ceiling is a decorative material worth starting.

5. Waterproof and moisture-proof

WPC wall ceiling is made of wood powder, resin, and polymer raw materials, which effectively solves the drawbacks of ordinary wood that are afraid of water and perishable.

IV. Application Scenarios of  WPC Wall Ceiling

WPC ceiling panel is made by multiple processes such as crushing, dyeing, and coating. Therefore, WPC ceiling panel has the original affinity and appearance texture of wood products. WPC false ceiling is widely used in various gardens and leisure places.

At the same time, the most common application of WPC ceiling panel belongs to the home decoration scene. Whether it is the decoration of the ceiling or the partition wall, it can create a warm and comfortable home atmosphere.

WPC ceiling panel has a wide range of applications and good decoration, so how is it used in practical cases?

1. WPC false ceiling as ceiling

Use the top ceiling to increase the interest of the space.

Library – Wall Decoration Ceiling Design

Supermarket – WPC Ceiling Panel Design

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Meeting Room – WPC False Ceiling Design

2. WPC ceiling panel as space partition

As a partition wall, it can enhance the flexibility and vitality of the space.

Corridor- WPC wall panel design

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Living Room Wall Decor Design

Reception Desk – Wood Wall Design

3. Combination design of WPC ceiling panel

The combination of the top ceiling and the partition wall is more designable.

Study Room – WPC Wall Decoration Ceiling Design

Education and Training Institutions – WPC Wall Ceiling Design

Lobby – Wood Wall Design

V. WPC Ceiling Panel vs Traditional Ceiling

1. Comparison of processability

WPC ceiling panel is comparable to traditional log ceilings. Nails, drills, cuts, glues, nails, or bolts to fix, all the processing procedures that can be performed on traditional log ceilings, WPC ceiling panel can do. However, the surface of the WPC ceiling panel is smooth and delicate and does not require sanding and paint. Even if people want to paint, the WPC ceiling panel has good paint adhesion, and can be painted by people with different preferences according to their preferences.

2. Comparison of physical properties

WPC ceiling panel is far better than logs, in that WPC false ceiling panel has better dimensional stability than logs, less cracks and warping, and no knots and twills that are common in wood. During processing, the WPC ceiling panel can also be added with colorants and can be made into colorful products by laminating or making a composite surface layer. WPC ceiling panel fully meets the unique needs of different users, has a large choice, and does not require regular maintenance like traditional log materials.

University Cafeteria – WPC Ceiling Design

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3. Comparison of personalization

WPC ceiling panels can customize a variety of design solutions, including color and wood grain style, and specifications, sizes, shapes, thicknesses, and other requirements can be customized.

4. Comparison of durability and persistence

This is the biggest difference between WPC ceiling panels and log ceilings. WPC ceiling panel has advantages such as waterproof, moisture-proof, fire-proof, corrosion-resistant, insect-proof, fungus-proof, acid and alkali resistance, no poison, no pollution. And the maintenance cost of the WPC ceiling panel is much lower than that of the log ceiling, which is his biggest feature.

VI. Installation Guide

1. Fix the keel to the ceiling with screws or use the adjustable suspension rod to connect with the ceiling.
2. Just snap the ceiling and WPC ceiling panel onto the keel at one time.

 

*Precautions:

When using a WPC wall ceiling, you need to grasp the environment in which it is used. WPC ceiling panel has the advantages of waterproof, sound insulation, flame retardant, but it does not mean that it is suitable for any environment.

If the WPC false ceiling is used on the top of the sunroom, it needs to be insulated, otherwise, it is easy to fade and deform. And it is not recommended to use the WPC ceiling panel in the sauna room. Although it is within the suitable temperature range of the WPC ceiling, it contains PVC and other additives. WPC ceiling is easy to age and deform at elevated temperatures above 70 degrees for a long time.

VII. Conclusion

Here are a few things to consider when you’re trying to decide which ceiling material is best for your home:

Ceiling materials in wet rooms need to resist moisture, even if they are painted or treated to resist moisture after installation.

If you’re not sure whether you want a plain or elaborate ceiling, start with a base like drywall or plywood that you can easily cover.

WPC ceiling panel is an inexpensive option, but try it out in a small room first to make sure you’re happy with how it looks. Small rooms are easier to change, allowing you to adapt to one look or decide not to add it to another.

A suspended ceiling made with these ceiling materials hides imperfections, makes room for other structures, and makes heating and cooling the space less expensive.